About this episode
The episode introduces a new season of Untold focusing on the influence of Opus Dei in America.
Introducing Opus Dei , a new season of Untold from the Financial Times. Host Antonia Cundy uncovers the cultural and political influence of a controversial Catholic organisation in America. Opus Dei exists to help people get closer to God, but some members say they found other agendas – and unexpected harm – entangled in that spiritual mission. The first episode of Untold: Opus Dei launches March 25. Listen on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Pocket Casts or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Antonia Cundy
Topics covered
- Opus Dei
- Catholic organisation
- cultural influence
- political influence
- spiritual mission
Keywords
- Opus Dei
- Financial Times
- Antonia Cundy
- cultural influence
- political influence
- Catholicism
- spiritual mission
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Opus Dei, Financial Times
Places: America
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